Your new company

A leading Real Estate and Development company in South Calgary is seeking an experienced senior Accountant to join the growing team.

Your new role

• Prepare monthly financial reports and budget analysis for Controller review.

• Complete job costing and project specific loan draws related to land development projects.
• Prepare mortgage draws and request appraisals for housing.
• Assist with preparation of year end financial statements and notes.
• Assist with preparation of annual overhead budget and review variance reports.
• Ensure effective and timely cash flow management and ensure cash is available to meet operating expenses on a regular basis.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review and file GST returns.
• Maintain integrity of the construction status report to sustain cash forecasting and possession schedules that are impacted cycle time.
• Review cheque-runs.
• Assist in the preparation of information for new financing requests.
• Coordinate and support the Controller with preparation of board material and any special projects as needed.

• Support the implementation of any new financial systems by ensuring procedures are well documented.
• Create new and update existing reports using new financial systems.

• Work in collaboration with departments on various accounting requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• An accounting designation or post-secondary education and working towards a professional accounting designation.

• A minimum of 5 years of finance and accounting experience coupled with 3-5 years with a home building organization and/or land development experience is an asset.
• Accounting software experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL, BuildTopia, Sage 50 and Management Reporter is ideal.
• Advanced level Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Project management and systems implementation experience.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Team player who is willing to help in all areas as needed.

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.